https://medicalxpress.com/dermatology-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Dermatology Gold has a reputation for being chemically untouchable. But according to Western University chemist Yolanda Hedberg, that reputation is a little misleading—gold is not unreactive so much as selective about what it reacts with. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-allergic-gold-jewelry-lab-reveal.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:20:19 EDT news710685713 Researchers from University of Michigan Health have mapped the cellular path of inflammation after UV exposure in lupus patients. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10-insights-sun-lupus-patients-sick.html Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:18 EDT news710509261 Nail detachment is more than four times as common among people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists as among comparable people with obesity or type 2 diabetes who are not taking the drugs, according to the first controlled study to examine their potential effects on nail health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-detachment-common-glp-users.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:10:13 EDT news709976283 Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and among the most common worldwide. Nearly 1.5 million new cases were diagnosed globally in 2024, including nearly 340,000 melanomas. Nonmelanoma skin cancers—primarily basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)—are even more common, with 5.4 million cases diagnosed annually in the U.S. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-ai-analysis-skin-cancer-unnecessary.html Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:40:05 EDT news709998721 According to new research from King's College London, adults who followed a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats were less likely to report acne, particularly women. In men, diets lower in carbohydrates and higher in animal-based foods were linked to a greater likelihood of acne. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-mediterranean-diet-linked-likelihood-acne.html Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:20:18 EDT news709885442 A research team from South Korea has revealed the specific mechanisms behind the onset of psoriasis by combining large-scale genomic data from more than 1.1 million people with advanced single-cell analysis technology. The team also identified a number of genes that are potential targets for new treatments. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-big-analysis-psoriasis-genetic-code.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:40:03 EDT news708868088 A study titled "Liposuction versus conservative therapy for patients with lipoedema: A randomized controlled multi-center clinical trial" published in The Lancet, provides the first large-scale, multicenter evidence base for the surgical treatment of lipedema. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-liposuction-lipedema-pain-treatment.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:03 EDT news707740382 Men already genetically at risk for the most common form of hair loss have a 7% added risk of losing their hair if they use drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound for type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new study shows. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-hair-loss-men-linked-weight.html Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:01 EDT news707486965 When it comes to aging skin, scientists think of much more than wrinkles. They think of an organ with multitudes of microbes, immune cells, structural proteins and chemical signals that constantly interact with one another. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-skin-reveal-clues-aging-frailty.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:03 EDT news707561936 Cancers actively remodel their surrounding cells and tissues to create a microenvironment that favors their growth, survival and spread. Melanoma, a cancer of the pigment-producing melanocytes of the skin, is one of the most aggressive skin cancers and can rapidly metastasize if not detected and treated early. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-melanoma-silences-skin-natural-antitumor.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:03 EDT news707484661 A research team has developed a wearable patch that simultaneously promotes wound closure and tissue regeneration using room light or sunlight, without batteries or an external electrical power source. The work has been published online in Advanced Materials. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-ambient-wearable-patch-wound-treatment.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:20:05 EDT news706359661 US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough." https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-merck-moderna-skin-cancer-vaccine.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:16:57 EDT news706353396 As we age, the skin loses part of its ability to regenerate, heal wounds and maintain an effective barrier against the outside world. Among the causes of this deterioration is low-grade, persistent age-associated inflammation, but the mechanisms that keep this response active in skin cells are not yet well understood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-aging-reprograms-skin-genetic-inflammation.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:03 EDT news706268221 Upadacitinib is a medication widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that works by inhibiting Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes, which are involved in signaling pathways that regulate immune responses. Now, scientists have found another application for this immune system-modulating drug. Two recent Phase III international trials involving 1,399 people found that upadacitinib helped with alopecia areata, which causes people to lose hair, resulting in small, round bald patches on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-common-arthritis-pill-repurposed-boost.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:01 EDT news706178056 Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a mechanism that may explain why people with Darier disease, a rare genetic skin disorder, often develop symptoms years after birth and experience painful flare-ups triggered by heat, sunlight and psychological stress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-darier-disease-cells-antioxidant-defenses.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:20:01 EDT news705842029